Slym Gyms in Derry

Staff had no interest .. I had to ask for drinks , I had to ask for food , no one cared whether it was good (it was cold ) no one lifted our finished plates and after we asked for the bill none wanted to come and let us pay ! This was the worst experience I have ever had In a restaurant , and this is the first time I have felt so triggered to write a review

Is smack in the center of Londonderry. We called in for a quick bite. Menu was plenty of choice however we chose to have the fish and chips. The batter on the fish could have been a bit more well done and crispy.

Always a great meal in the Gate. Friendly staff, good food, reasonably priced. What more do you need. We come here quite often and are never disappointed!

Went to see a show at the Millennium Forum and wondered where to go for dinner. A great option seemed to be The Gate Bistro as it was in a great location in Derry for going to the Millennium Forum and it seemed like a nice place to go for some food. Arrived and the atmosphere was electric and buzzing. Given a lovely seat near the bar counter. Staff were friendly and got drinks ordered fairly quickly. They came with no delays. Came at the perfect time to take the orders. Food arrived in average time. It was simply delicious - thoroughly cooked and packed full to the brim with flavour. Price afterwards was very good for the amazing high quality meal served. Good for families as there is a children's menu available. Also good for groups, special occasions, couples or solo. Fabulous restaurant. 5 out of 5. Brilliant.

This was my second visit here. First time was for lunch and it was amazing and price was very good. This time was for dinner and it was so good. We got a few different starters and shared them. Good price again. Friendly staff. Lovely character and atmosphere.

Service with a smile and highly attentive staff. Served by Dean, happily talked through the menu and drink options with patience and knowledge! Food very good and nice and clean.

Everything about this meal was perfect. The waitress was so helpful, the food was delicious and hot, and the service was quick. Thank you for the wonderful team who served us! I would recommend the vegan burrito and firecracker noodles. Perfect amount of food/portions. Chips are great too. In the heart of Derry.

At the jazz trail festival and pre booked the gate as we have been before. Food was excellent I had noodles with steak and wife had guiness pie and what a portion it was! Beautiful proper pie, not a dish with a lid on. Can't recommend it higkenough.

We booked the Gate Bistro for a 40th birthday celebration and were so pleased we did. The staff were amazing helping us to decorate and couldn’t do enough for us. The food and cocktails were delicious and I would highly recommend The Gate Bistro for the amazing staff alone let alone the excellent food and drink.

The Gate bistro was lovely and the Service was Excellent My wife said the cocktails were very good location differently will come back again in the near future

Got the salt and chilli chicken on the lunch menu, it was panko sesame seed breaded and was well tasty, along with stir fry noodles that were quite spicy but tasty, mixed with onions and peppers, served with a curry sauce. I did not eat the curry sauce as it was too sweet, and it was more suited to a an Indian dish? This was more a Chinese style dish. It was tasty, but don’t try if you don’t like spices. Sister got the beef pitta, the pitta however was more stuffed with salad than the beef itself, and the pitta however tough and hard to cut! But all the same I enjoyed the visit.

By far one of the nicest places in Derry. We love coming here for a night out. Just amazing friendly staff - and the foods good too.

Been here a few times now and I have never been disappointed. Had a very late lunch here today 16 feb and it was lovely. We were seated straight away, had our drinks within a few minutes and our order taken almost straight after. The food was delicious. I had the salt and chilli chicken with noodles and it was amazing, cleaned the plate. My daughter had Louisiana chicken & mash and she said it was lovely. Great wee restaurant. Always busy but staff are very efficient. Highly recommended it if you are looking for a lovely meal.

We had a lovely enjoyable evening food beautiful, drinks menu great. Good chef and lovely staff.The cocktail menu is very good, decor orginal . Lovely night.

👍Positives : The food was ok , usual straightforward menu nothing out of this world ,good variety ,decent portions food fresh and well cooked . Served quickly . 👎Negatives : *We went to this restaurant after a day out in Derry with my son's one of whom has special needs .My other son in attendance is 20. We live in Donegal. It was a special day out . ****I appreciate that an establishment that serves alcohol is well within its rights to ask patrons for for ID if they think the person is underage EVEN IF THEY ARE WITH A PARENT and reserve the right to refuse . However please ask for ID in respectful manner please ,please use a polite tone ****** Our server was borderline aggressive, severe in his request. This has never happened to us before . As respectable people we felt very uncomfortable. My son had his driving licence with him *This restaurant felt slightly grubby and rough around the edges,dark , strange ambience . *Having young people behind the bar in their school uniforms( not serving obviously )is very unprofessional *Staff need better uniforms and name badges. We felt unwelcome . Not for us .We won't return . Crap end to a good day .

1st time eating at gate bistro - 4/12/23. Service was excellent from both waiter/waitress. Unsure of their names. We both had chicken wings for starters and salt chilli chicken for mains. The starter was a good portion size. Food was quick and hot. Delicious 😋 would come and eat again

Totally shocking attitude from some staff members. Order came wrong and by the time the correct side order had came the main course was cold and the sauce was also cold. Was asked to be heated and was told by one of the workers she would be right back to collect it, which didn't happen. Ordered a fishbowl cocktail which arrived and was then advised we would have 15 mins to finish and have to leave as party was coming in. Explained there was no way we would be able to finish it in 15 mins. Was out for a birthday and it was just completely disappointing which ended in us just going home as we both were just so disappointed with the service and wanted to stay in the restaurant for a few cocktails after finishing our meal. Said when we booked we would have to leave table by 8, but when we phoned the restaurant they said no that's just what the website says and to ignore there would be no time restrictions.

Really enjoyed my food I had the bbq brisket sandwich however staff very grumpy and didn’t seem to care about customer service skills , gutting as we came all the way from coleraine, could be a great spot if staff learned manners.

L'hamburger était vraiment sec et les quantités assez faibles pour le prix... Le service un peu long. Notre serveur était à l'écoute et professionnel.

Here for a two night break, was recommended to come here. On arrival staff were so welcoming! Nice start :-) The atmosphere and decor is stunning. Got seated and ordered a pornstar martini , delicious ! I got spicy chilli beef pasta with garlic breads- served very quick, this is the best beef pasta iv ever had- creamy, bit of a kick and the beef strips were melt in the mouth. Portions are very generous! Thanks guys!!! Keep up the lovely job.

Food was good Guy that was serving us was great But the staff members curling their hair at the bar mirror kinda felt very strange Not sure if I’d return

Such a nice place with great food and the nicest staff. Booked a table for 14 people, the staff were so accommodating with quick service and frequently checking in on us to make sure everything was ok. So well priced too!

Wow, the food and service are excellent as are the cocktails. One the best restaurants in Northern Ireland in my opinion. This is our second visit to Derry and also our second visit to the Gate Bistro. It never disappoints.

We Visited here for a quick lunch, as a change. Really enjoyed it. The food was gorgeous, loads of flavour. The service was what stood out espevially!! The one female waitress who was ón duty was excellent! A master of her trade to say the least! Really chirpy with an infectuos smile. The lads could possibly take a lead out of her book but still great experience. Drinks arrived quickly, food wasnt far behind it. 10/10 would recommend if in the city. Will surely be back!

Food was nice , service staff definitely need training, few different members on the night had a very bad attitude had to ask for cutlery on 3 occasions , the waitress that took our order had messed up on starter and drinks , then approached by bar woman in a very rude manner . For this reason I wouldn't be back

Group of 12 ate here on a busy Friday night, staff very attentive, food was so beautiful and alot of it, alot of choice on the menu and different to the usual "Derry" menus. Will definitely be back

We were on a day trip to Derry and by chance came across this place and decided to give it a try based on the menu outside. It did not disappoint. Food was really nice and reasonably priced. Staff was very friendly. Would definitely come back here when in Derry again.

Good food, good staff, great atmosphere and really good cocktails and mocktails, what else you need. Cheers

Called in for my Wednesday Wander with Mrs McK, the Gate Bistro is a favourite of mine and an establishment that I recommend to guests visiting Derry. We started with the cheesy garlic bread that certainly did not cheat on the cheese and is big enough for two. For mains I had a succulent steak cooked to perfection along with salt and chilli fries, the boss always looking after her figure went for crispy chicken salad and no problems made to her satisfaction. All was washed down with a few pints of perfectly poured Guinness. As a professional hotel Concierge it is a pleasure to award Gate Bistro Derry my full 5 Top Hat Concierges Rating 🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩

Food was not very good, but less pricey than nearby restaurants. There are better choices, keep searching

Nice and cozy place with good food and very friendly service. Worth visiting for a meal and drink after all day of walking around the city.

Been here a number of times for food. Called in for hot drinks and dessert. They were clearly very busy but seated us right away. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Food always lovely! Highly recommend

I actually wanted to go another restaurant close by and when I looked it up, I saw that this place was rated well. Therefore I went to this restaurant instead and it didn't disappoint. The staff was really friendly and explained all the questions we...

Always a fantastic meal here , staff so friendly and food never misses the mark, we always have a cocktail too as they are some of the best in the city.

The chicken chow mein on the menu sounded delicious but the veg was soggy & the whole meal tasted of salt. Very disappointed

I visited the Gate Bistro with friends after a quick Google of places to eat lunch close by while in Derry and what a spot! The menu was perfect and the staff where so nice and the cocktails excellent 👌

Visited this place for a drink and we ended up staying for dinner. We were nicely welcome and by the time we finished our drinks, a table was available for us to eat. The service was quick, the food was good - the portions are...

Food and cocktails were great. Prices very competitive (probably because of proximity to Fitzroys who have 30% discount). However we were horrified to see that none of the staff was wearing a mask and when I asked one member if it was because they were...

Delicious food and family atmosphere. Great for families and wonderful selection of food. Highly recommend the chicken satay skewers. Will definitely be back

Food was really bad. We ordered a beef dish and a duck dish. May as well have been the same dish cooked in the same pan. Both meats were tough and had no flavour. The beef & black bean tasted completely burned, as was the...

Friendly and helpful staff, excellent selection of cocktails, very tasty food well presented. Definitely a cool spot to stop off with friends

Visited after a day of sightseeing. Delicious food and selection on the menu. The margarita cocktails were delicious. Staff were lovely and attentive too

Had dinner here on Saturday night and from first entering we felt so welcome, staff very friendly! Cocktails and food were so good, some of the best cocktails we’ve had! It was an added bonus to have some live music to enjoy also. Would highly...

Popped in last night ,and hadn't made a reservation. Was delighted to be give a table. The service was top class, We were seated and drinks served. The food was EXCELLENT.

I passed by and asked for a table, there was no problem. It's a really nice place and it doesn't feel crowded and seating is laid out nicely so your not on top of anyone else. The food was delicious and presented so well! The...

We had such a lovely waitress called Lorna who was so genuinely nice!! Veggie stir fry was so so nice too i recommend this place all staff are very nice !!

Visited The Gate on Friday 25th and on that evening there was a fantastic team of people working hard to deliver professional service and first class food and drinks. We had cocktails, main course with wine, desert and then more cocktails as the first ones...

We were booked into the Bentley first of all for a 21st birthday meal. We weren’t contacted by them to tell us our booking had been changed to the Gate from the Bentley due to a staff do. We seen it on Facebook that the...

Best salt and chilli chicken in Derry! Never had a bad meal Cocktails are amazing also Good value for money and quick service

The friendly reception on arrival at the Gate Bistro just let's you know right away that you've made the perfect choice for lunch. The management and staff are all very welcoming, polite and nothing is too much trouble for them. The food itself is served...

We always had great experiences in the gate. Have been a fair few times and always enjoyed the food and service. We went again yesterday evening, the service was good and while most of the food was good there were a few minor issues. We...

Have been the the gate bistro on numerous occasions and have never been disappointed. I could make anything from a casual visit (used to call in for a coffee on my break at work) to a date night or family meal. The food is always...

Amazing service from Jennifer, super attentive and friendly! Our meals were amazing & cocktails were even better, great value will deffo be back!

I thought the food in the gate bistro was fantastic the first time we came, hence why I returned with my family. I ordered the starter of squid and it came out a completely different dish and simply not as good as I had before....

Staff were very friendly and attentive. Service was top class. Food and drinks were amazing. No waiting about to be served. Food and drinks were served very quickly. Social distancing measures were in place. Highly recommend the Gate Bistro.

First time going for lunch with a friend since lockdown and definitely wasn’t disappointed! The staff were really attentive/friendly :) the manager took the time to chat at our table and made us feel really welcome! The cocktails were 10/10 so props to the bartender,...

We were served by a girl with brown hair who just started back at work. She looked after us very well, dealt with our food allergies (our friend is dairy free and she ordered the chilli squid) and she is an absolute credit to your team. Super friendly service!! We had a lovely time

We visited the Gate bristo recently and were not disappointed excellent food the steak and Guinness pie was superb as was the black salmon veg and noodles would highly recommend.

Such an enthusiastic friendly welcome and pleasant staff. Lovely food. Attentive service Just loved it.

Saturday lunch in the Gate, it was busy but we got seated right away (2 of us). The menu was good, plenty of tasty of options. Almost spoiled for choice. I went for the Chicken Wings to start, they came with lovely hot sauce, not...

Staff was very friendly, the food was fresh and very tasty. If you look for a good lunch while in Derry, this is a place to go.

Lovely welcoming staff, Nothing is any bother to them. Food was beautiful. Great prices for the portion.

We ate here tonight before we went to the Theatre. I loved this restaurant as it has lots of room and you don’t feel that other people are encroaching on your space and you don’t feel crowded. The staff are so welcoming friendly and attentive nut not in your face.Our food was excellent served quickly and huge portions and fantastic value for money.I loved it I wish I had taken the name of our servers a girl and boy who were excellent and made us feel so welcome.I can’t wait to go again

I ate here last week. Both my boyfriend and I got the Louisiana burger. We were surprised surprised by the size of the portion! Uncredibly value for the price (£8.95 I think) This also included a side order. Chips were slightly greasy but really cannot complain as the burger was delicious and the price was so reasonable. There staff were really lovely. Good location too if you’re in shopping in the city. Will be back.

We were served quickly and the staff were very friendly, the food was nice although we found a hair embedded in one of the chicken rolls and there wasn’t much done about it other than replacing the one roll it was found in.Don’t think il be going there again unfortunately.

Myself and my daughter went to the restaurant on Friday night.We both had the macaroni cheese which was wonderful. We had to leave half as the portion size was huge.The restaurant was busy but the staff were attentive and lovely to talk to.Natural without being over the top.The price was good and we will definitely be back.Would highly recommend a visit.

La comida aquí es absolutamente fabulosa, pero el servicio al cliente es lo contrario.

Went here with a couple of the lads for a quick bite. I was met with warm welcome and was seated. I ordered the salt and chilli chicken and by god it was nice. The service and the food were great. The atmosphere in the place was ideal, definitely will be going again.

everytime we visit , we are never disappointed, staff very friendly and not to sore on the pocket, but most of all tasty

Lamentablemente pedí el almuerzo hoy y ordené cigalas cuando llegó, eran porciones de bacalao rebozado que envié de regreso pensando que recibí la comida equivocada para que me dijeran que eran trozos de rape. ! ! ! ¡Me parece condescendiente que le digan a mi "chef" que el bacalao es rape, ya que son dos carnes totalmente diferentes! ¡Y eso es lo que estaban sirviendo ahora! Bueno a las 8: 95 para una comida lo dudo mucho! ! ¡Piensa que quizás el chef debería comprar rape para ver la diferencia y la gran diferencia en el precio! ! ¡Ciertamente no serían 4 pedazos grandes! ! Quejarse sobre el personal era agradable y las patatas fritas eran chips adecuados! !

La segunda vez que visito aquí hoy y fue encantador. El personal era muy amable y acogedor y nos hizo sentir como en casa. El menú tiene una buena selección y no está mal de precio. Ambos tuvimos los goujons hoy y fueron encantadores. Recomiendo encarecidamente este lugar! !

Went here for dinner with my family, nice place very busy, staff very helpful, good selection of food, very tasty, definitely recommend for a visit, very quick service

Great food and very good friendly service. Great value and cheap cocktails during early bird menu.Value for money.

Called in for lunch as saw the special advertised met by a friendly guy at door Steve I think so welcoming and explained special etc service and food was amazing cant fault this place!!!!!

Salt and chilli chicken was ok but WAY too salty . Wife’s beef pasta was tough. Service ok but slow and crampt. Price is fine for Derry .

In for dinner on a Thursday evening. Seated right away, and had our drinks out promptly. There was a mistake on one main, and the waiter took both back immediately and had it redone. No argument, and he comped an order of garlic toast to snack on while waiting. The food was very good, with the steak properly rare. Will come back next time we’re in Derry.

I have to commend the staff and the management at the bistro. This is a regular eating place for me with my daughters and I am always impressed.

Ottimo locale per cenare, si trova all’ingresso delle mura. Il menu e molto fornito, si va dai gusti asiatici al tradizionale filetto. I piatti sono accompagnati da un piccolo contorno completamente gratuito. Ottima birra.

It's always nice to find a restaurant with strong vegetarian options. It's even better when the service is solid as it was here. I had the goats cheese tart, which you should really try. See my picture.

Had lunch here the other day with my other half and it didnt dissapoint. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere was good. Its nicely decorated inside and feels really homely. The menu has a good variety and isnt badly priced. The food was delicious and will definitely visit again!!

This is a great restaurant for lunch and dinner. Great prices and service is quick and staff are very friendly. Wide range of dishes

I have eaten in The Gate at least three times this month while on business in the city. Never any problems getting a table (although we booked on our first visit to be sure!) and there is usually a good crowd in.

Arrived for lunch and from moment arrived to moment left service was fantastic. Staff were very helpful and polite. Food and drinks were great. Would definitely reccomend for anyone looking for tasty food and great service.

Went in for a casual dine with the family. Once entering the restaurant we where greatly instantly by a server. We then got brought to our table, and instantly had our drinks order and brought down which included two cocktails. Food was out of this world! I order the beef satay and have to say it’s the best one I have in a while.

I have been to The gate bistro quite regularly over the past year, due to the excellent service from the brunette lady and gentleman with grey hair. The food is absolutely fantastic. Would highly recommend to anybody

Paré en la puerta la semana pasada para un bocado de cena. No reservamos una mesa, pero el amable personal era muy comprensivo y nos acomodaron lo mejor que pudieron. Pedí la carne chow mein y mi compañero pidió la hamburguesa. Ambos eran absolutamente deliciosos y también muy bajos en precio. Sin duda volveré sin duda. . La mejor comida de la ciudad!

We were in Derry / Londonderry for the Jazz Festival 2019. This cafe was just around the corner from The Playhouse where our first night gig was. Pretty packed but not uncomfortable. Good menu choice. Reasonable prices. Big big portions (a Derry trait)! T

Found this bistro and we were not disappointed, staff were fantastic and accommodated us even though they booked fully, food fantastic and we were made feel very welcome a keeper for future visits to Derry city

La segunda visita a este fabuloso restaurante y una de las mejores cosas aparte de la deliciosa comida es la excepcional amabilidad del personal. ¡Gracias por ayudarnos con un nuevo bebé a cuestas y un niño de tres años! Gran menú y grandes porciones muy recomendable!

We came here the second night we were in Derry and have since dined here three times in the same week!

This was in walking distance from my hotel, ate here twice during my stay in Derry and both time the food and service were great. Had a Guinness of course and the belly buster burger, it was definitely a belly buster, pretty tasty burger. Good menu options.

Came for luch to kill some time. Had a great meal and a nice pint. Check it out.

Fab spot for a lovely cocktail on a night out. Foods great too good choice for all appetites. But really try the cocktails.

I tried to make a booking for Saturday evening for a group of 6 and was refused because we requested a high chair for a 1 year old child. Is this your normal attitude towards families wanting a nice meal out. Even offered to change our time to suit the restaurant and rudely told no they wouldn't take my booking. I could quite clearly hear a conversation of a female in the background instructing the man on the phone to not take the booking.

We didnt have a reservation but they asked us did we mind waiting at the bar, so we had a drink. We were seated in a very short time, it was friday night and vert busy. Our first visit. Partner had Burger and i had Salmon, Both were delicious. I am Coeliac and they had a nice range of food to choose from. Staff were friendly and efficient. The place was lovely with a great atmosphere. Would love to go again!

We called in to the bistro for lunch while on a night stay in the city and had a drink and lunch. The service was fast the food was beautiful and the price was very reasonable and the decor was lovely too will definitely be back

Great variety of food , veggies well catered for. Atmosphere good and wide choice of cocktails and drink.

With a location in prime street beside two shopping malls, the Gate has a a lot of customers passing by its front door and has the great advantage of offering bistro style food to a lot of footfall.We visited it on a January evening, just after the December meltdown of Christmas and the place was busy....this means they are doing things right or people are steering clear of dreaded food courts in the malls. Service is good, the location has a good buzz and the Gate is clean.My wife had fish and chips (cod) and I had spiced beef strips with pasta and a side of chips ,which I was not able to eat..Both dishes were good and appetising except for the chips which were pale and rather soggy not being browned well enough..I would return however. Also the prices are competitive enough for the location.Ask for seat at window or walls...

What a perfect find for lunch. Somewhere new that ticked all the boxes. Pleasantly modern interior and cocktail bar. We were shown to our table promptly and the service was great throughout. Nice selection available on the lunch menu and prices reasonable too. Couldn’t complain about the portion size either!!! Was quite busy place but had a relaxed feel about it with subtle background music. Definitely a place worth a visit.

Was here last night, chicken curry had 3 very small pieces of chicken in it, in fact it had all the mange taut and onions you could eat. The salt and chilli chicken is way too salty and not enough chilli and didn't come on a bed of noodles as per menu